Show Notes
Medical imaging is already an integral part of modern healthcare, but as hospitals face growing imaging demand and staffing challenges, new solutions using artificial intelligence have become an effective way to help ease the load.
On today’s episode of Siemens Healthcare Perspectives, you’ll hear a panel conversation discussing AI’s increasing role in radiology, recorded live at the Radiological Society of North America’s 2025 meeting. Held in Chicago, the conference is the world's largest scientific and educational meeting for the radiologic sciences.
For this discussion, host Katharina Schmidler is joined by Dr. John McMenamy, an Associate Professor of Radiology at the University of Colorado and Associate Radiology Chair at Denver Health; Kelly McFarland, WakeMed’s Executive Director of Imaging Services; and Dustin Allen, CT Scan Supervisor at WakeMed.
Together, these industry leaders explore what intelligent imaging looks like in action as well as its potential to enhance quality, accelerate diagnosis, reduce burnout, and improve overall patient care.
What you’ll learn in this episode: How AI is transforming radiology by improving workflow efficiency Automation allows more focus on patient care Real-time feedback between technologists and radiologists enhances image quality AI tools can help identify subtle findings that may be overlooked Training programs are essential for developing the next generation of technologists Collaboration between health systems can enhance the benefits of AI The vital role technologists play in patient care
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